Book of Isaiah
isaiah is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
66
Chapters
1,292
Verses
98
Cross-Refs
55
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Isaiah
- Date Written
- c. 740-680 BC
- Category
- Major Prophets
- Chapters
- 66
- Verses
- 1,292
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “the salvation of the Lord”
About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is recognized as the most extensive and magnificent prophetic book within the Bible, encompassing God's redemptive plan from judgment through to eternal glory, covering a timeline from the eighth century BC to the consummation of history. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, served in Jerusalem during the reigns of four Judahite kings—Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah—a time characterized by Assyrian imperial expansion, political turmoil, and spiritual decline. His prophetic calling was ignited by a majestic vision of God's throne room in the year King Uzziah died, which shaped his lifelong message: God is the Holy One of Israel, utterly pure and intolerant of sin, yet mercifully offering salvation to those who place their trust in Him.
Read the full Isaiah study guide →Famous Verses
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.”
Isaiah 9:6
“He was wounded for our transgressions.”
Isaiah 53:5
“They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.”
Isaiah 40:31
Topical Index
55 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Also called ESAIAS
Son of Amos
Prophesies in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah
Prophecy at the time of the invasion by Tartan, of Assyria
Symbolically wears sackcloth, and walks barefoot as a sign to Israel
Comforts and encourages Hezekiah and the people during the siege of Jerusalem by Rab-shakeh
Comforts Hezekiah in his affliction
Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm Hezekiah's faith
Reproves Hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from Babylon
Is the chronicler of the times of Uzziah and Hezekiah
PROPHECIES, REPROOFS, AND EXHORTATIONS OF
Foretells punishment of the Jews for idolatry, and reproves self-confidence and distrust of God
Foretells the destruction of the Jews
Promises to the remnant restoration of divine favour
Delineates the ingratitude of the Jews in the parable of the vineyard, and reproves it
Denounces existing corruptions
Foretells the failure of the plot of the Israelites and Syrians against Judah
Denounces calamities against Israel and Judah
Foretells prosperity under Hezekiah, and the manifestation of the Messiah
Denounces vengeance upon the enemies of Israel
Denounces the wickedness of Israel, and foretells the judgments of God
Denounces judgments against false prophets
Foretells the destruction of Sennacherib's armies
The restoration of Israel and the triumph of the Messiah's kingdom
The burden of Babylon
... and 30 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Isaiah 1:1
Son of Amos
Isaiah 1:1
Prophesies in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah
Isaiah 20:1
Prophecy at the time of the invasion by Tartan, of Assyria
Isaiah 20:2,3
Symbolically wears sackcloth, and walks barefoot as a sign to Israel
2 Kings 18
Comforts and encourages Hezekiah and the people during the siege of Jerusalem by Rab-shakeh
2 Kings 20:1-11
Comforts Hezekiah in his affliction
2 Kings 20:8-11
Performs the miracle of the returning shadow to confirm Hezekiah's faith
2 Kings 20:12-19
Reproves Hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from Babylon
2 Chronicles 26:22
Is the chronicler of the times of Uzziah and Hezekiah
Isaiah 2:6-20
Foretells punishment of the Jews for idolatry, and reproves self-confidence and distrust of God